EL PARAISO RESTAURANT & TAQUERIA
17312 NW US HWY 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Levy County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on front hose Bibb **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen handwash sink blocked by trash can. Manager moved trash can **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( bleach ). Manager labeled spray bottle.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed ( salsa )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed portion cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water on prep table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Raw wood two by four supporting handwash sink in kitchen.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster placed directly on soil without a nonabsorbant surface **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food on bottom surface of kitchen microwave.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef in sink thawing at Ambient Temperature . Manager began to run water over frozen beef. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grill soiled with grease **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( tomatoes ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( sauces and salsa ) in walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 11:48 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.